A fitness camp for the youth
Training camps are not only for those who want to lose weight, but also for those who want to stay fit and keep healthy.
Today's youth are not very active compared to the older generation.
Many young people are usually found indoors either on their cell phones or engaging in video games.
Very few are seen playing outside or spending time in nature.
According to statistics, teenagers today make up more than half of the obese population due to staying inactive and unhealthy diets.
After witnessing this, Kevin Kadhila and Vaughn Letlhagoje decided to take up the initiative and establish their very own fitness training called 'Feuze Fitness.' “We basically want to get people fit and help them lose weight. We are also here to help with gaining muscle to create a lean and fit physique,” said 22-year-old Letlhagoje. His partner, Kadhila, 21, also added that they want to help people with their diet and assist others with eating better.
“We are a full package and we do not only assist with weight loss and staying fit, but we help with food choices as well,” Kadhila said.
A friendship of eight years has seen the two in the same class at high school and both part of their school's rugby team.
“Playing rugby together meant we both had a common interest in fitness. We both loved the toughness that came along with the game.
“This is what sparked the initial love for staying fit,” Kadhila explained. After receiving an email from Letlhagoje last year to establish a fitness camp, Kadhila did not hesitate and this is what gave birth to Feuze Fitness. “We started off with running the Herbal Life challenge which is a weight-loss food supplement programme last year in February,” said Kadhila.
The two currently have two stations running in Windhoek; one camp is at the Ella du Plessis Secondary School in Khomasdal and the second is at Emma Hoogenhout English Primary School in Hochland Park.
Their client base has picked up immensely over the months and they have received nothing, but positive response.
“For a young fitness camp, we are actually very well established. We both are very young and we have a good manager on board.
“People know about it and our brand is slowly reaching the masses,” Letlhagoje said.
Although they have noticed that majority of their clients are women, this does not limit their abilities. The two are targeting anyone who wants to keep fit and stay healthy. “We work with anyone from the age of 16.
“Over the months, we have also realised that a lot of the women who come to the fitness training are mothers so we would also like to incorporate a more child-friendly boot camp for children to also train while they wait for their mothers.”
Nowadays, there are not a significant number of activities and sports in which a child can participate although it has been scientifically proven that there are quite a number of health benefits that come from regular physical activity.
Besides the fact that the young ones can develop healthy muscles, bones and joints, another benefit to being physically active is being able to maintain an appropriate body weight. “It also helps with establishing a positive change found in the child's behaviour.
“This can result in a happier child,” Kadhila explained.
The two are also thinking of implementing a kiddies fitness camp in different schools to engage scholars that are not interested in sport.
“We are all not gifted when it comes to sports, so one learner might take an interest in these camps as an alternative to staying fit.” Kadhila adds that the training camps at schools might also prove to be an opportunity for children to make new friends, and learn about teamwork, perseverance, endurance, determination and achieving goals, all of which can be beneficial to their lives.
“It is also essential to understand that in order for a child to become more involved in physical activity, it is necessary to remove other habits. With teenagers, it can become more challenging when the internet is included as we are living in a modern world.
“Most of our youth are very involved with social networks and this can consume several more hours a week. This is why it is so important to promote healthy habits early on.” Kadhila also explained that the fitness camp will also act as an activity for the youth to prevent them from engaging in unlawful and negative acts like drinking alcohol and using drugs, because they have nothing to do. “Since we are more stimulated by visuals, we want to engage with the youth more on social media and post a lot of videos and photos of our fitness camp so that this can be a virtual invite to the youngsters as it more motivating to see what other young people are doing,” added Kadhila.
Letlhagoje added that one their challenges experienced so far with the fitness camps was finding a venue. “When we started, our camps were hosted in parks and during that time, we experienced a lot of distractions and obstacles.”
Kadhila explained that what has stood out the most for them is actually seeing their results and seeing how much progress their clients have made. Fueze Fitness meets four times a week and during the weekend on Saturdays as well.
“During the week, the training is more intense and involves more body movement. On Saturdays, it is more relaxed in the sense of we go for hikes and also do some yoga.
“We try to mix and match the activities over the week,” the two explained. Kadhila and Letlhagoje concluded, saying their fitness is for both young and old and being fit is the one the best activities one can invest in at the moment. You can find Feuze Fitness on Facebook.
TUNOHOLE MUNGOBA
Many young people are usually found indoors either on their cell phones or engaging in video games.
Very few are seen playing outside or spending time in nature.
According to statistics, teenagers today make up more than half of the obese population due to staying inactive and unhealthy diets.
After witnessing this, Kevin Kadhila and Vaughn Letlhagoje decided to take up the initiative and establish their very own fitness training called 'Feuze Fitness.' “We basically want to get people fit and help them lose weight. We are also here to help with gaining muscle to create a lean and fit physique,” said 22-year-old Letlhagoje. His partner, Kadhila, 21, also added that they want to help people with their diet and assist others with eating better.
“We are a full package and we do not only assist with weight loss and staying fit, but we help with food choices as well,” Kadhila said.
A friendship of eight years has seen the two in the same class at high school and both part of their school's rugby team.
“Playing rugby together meant we both had a common interest in fitness. We both loved the toughness that came along with the game.
“This is what sparked the initial love for staying fit,” Kadhila explained. After receiving an email from Letlhagoje last year to establish a fitness camp, Kadhila did not hesitate and this is what gave birth to Feuze Fitness. “We started off with running the Herbal Life challenge which is a weight-loss food supplement programme last year in February,” said Kadhila.
The two currently have two stations running in Windhoek; one camp is at the Ella du Plessis Secondary School in Khomasdal and the second is at Emma Hoogenhout English Primary School in Hochland Park.
Their client base has picked up immensely over the months and they have received nothing, but positive response.
“For a young fitness camp, we are actually very well established. We both are very young and we have a good manager on board.
“People know about it and our brand is slowly reaching the masses,” Letlhagoje said.
Although they have noticed that majority of their clients are women, this does not limit their abilities. The two are targeting anyone who wants to keep fit and stay healthy. “We work with anyone from the age of 16.
“Over the months, we have also realised that a lot of the women who come to the fitness training are mothers so we would also like to incorporate a more child-friendly boot camp for children to also train while they wait for their mothers.”
Nowadays, there are not a significant number of activities and sports in which a child can participate although it has been scientifically proven that there are quite a number of health benefits that come from regular physical activity.
Besides the fact that the young ones can develop healthy muscles, bones and joints, another benefit to being physically active is being able to maintain an appropriate body weight. “It also helps with establishing a positive change found in the child's behaviour.
“This can result in a happier child,” Kadhila explained.
The two are also thinking of implementing a kiddies fitness camp in different schools to engage scholars that are not interested in sport.
“We are all not gifted when it comes to sports, so one learner might take an interest in these camps as an alternative to staying fit.” Kadhila adds that the training camps at schools might also prove to be an opportunity for children to make new friends, and learn about teamwork, perseverance, endurance, determination and achieving goals, all of which can be beneficial to their lives.
“It is also essential to understand that in order for a child to become more involved in physical activity, it is necessary to remove other habits. With teenagers, it can become more challenging when the internet is included as we are living in a modern world.
“Most of our youth are very involved with social networks and this can consume several more hours a week. This is why it is so important to promote healthy habits early on.” Kadhila also explained that the fitness camp will also act as an activity for the youth to prevent them from engaging in unlawful and negative acts like drinking alcohol and using drugs, because they have nothing to do. “Since we are more stimulated by visuals, we want to engage with the youth more on social media and post a lot of videos and photos of our fitness camp so that this can be a virtual invite to the youngsters as it more motivating to see what other young people are doing,” added Kadhila.
Letlhagoje added that one their challenges experienced so far with the fitness camps was finding a venue. “When we started, our camps were hosted in parks and during that time, we experienced a lot of distractions and obstacles.”
Kadhila explained that what has stood out the most for them is actually seeing their results and seeing how much progress their clients have made. Fueze Fitness meets four times a week and during the weekend on Saturdays as well.
“During the week, the training is more intense and involves more body movement. On Saturdays, it is more relaxed in the sense of we go for hikes and also do some yoga.
“We try to mix and match the activities over the week,” the two explained. Kadhila and Letlhagoje concluded, saying their fitness is for both young and old and being fit is the one the best activities one can invest in at the moment. You can find Feuze Fitness on Facebook.
TUNOHOLE MUNGOBA
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